Happening @ Michigan https://events.umich.edu/list/rss RSS Feed for Happening @ Michigan Events at the University of Michigan. 2023 Dinkeloo Memorial Lecture: Philippe Block, "Disrupting Concrete Construction: digital, sustainable and circular" (February 6, 2023 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/103977 103977-21808177@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, February 6, 2023 6:00pm
Location: Art and Architecture Building
Organized By: A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning

Disrupting Concrete Construction: digital, sustainable and circular

Concrete does not want to be a beam; it wants to be an arch. Unreinforced concrete can be considered an artificial stone, so the natural geometries for this material happy in compression follow the same structural principles that have kept Gothic cathedrals standing for centuries. It allows significantly reducing the amount of material needed but also building with lesser emitting materials. Recent developments in computational design, engineering, and construction-scale digital fabrication allow the introduction of concrete as a truly sustainable solution for spanning structures such as floor “slabs” or footbridges. This talk will introduce how we can disrupt concrete construction, providing solutions that are lightweight, low in embodied emissions, and use construction demolition waste. Designing for circularity, a discrete masonry logic is introduced, enabling dry-assembled prefab, demountable and reusable or easily recyclable at the end of its life. Lastly, we will go beyond an academic exercise to propose economically competitive innovations available at scale and globally. Sounds too good to be true?

Philippe Block is professor at the Institute of Technology in Architecture (ITA) at ETH Zurich, where he leads the Block Research Group (BRG) with Dr. Tom Van Mele and is Head of the Institute. Philippe is also the Director of the Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) on Digital Fabrication. He studied architecture and structural engineering at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel and at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he earned his Ph.D. in 2009. Philippe and Tom apply their research into practice providing innovation in (computational) design, engineering, fabrication, and construction of sustainable, circular, and economical structures, addressing climate change by significantly reducing embodied emissions, utilizing fewer single-use resources, and minimizing construction waste.

Following the motto “strength through geometry” and the principles of traditional unreinforced masonry construction, the BRG translates this knowledge into projects such as the unreinforced stone Armadillo Vault, the thin, flexibly formed concrete shells of the NEST HiLo and KnitCandela, the 3D-concrete-printed masonry bridge Striatus, and the Rippmann Floor System (RFS), a lightweight and ultra-low-embodied floor system.

This memorial lecture was established to recognize John Dinkeloo's extraordinary contributions to architecture and commemorate excellence in architectural design. This annual lecture celebrates those designers whose work combines design excellence with structural ingenuity.

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Lecture / Discussion Tue, 24 Jan 2023 19:01:47 -0500 2023-02-06T18:00:00-05:00 2023-02-06T19:30:00-05:00 Art and Architecture Building A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning Lecture / Discussion 2023 Dinkeloo Memorial Lecture: Philippe Block
MIDAS February Colloquium: Data Justice and Design (February 9, 2023 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/104370 104370-21808874@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 9, 2023 9:00am
Location: Art and Architecture Building
Organized By: Michigan Institute for Data Science

In the rapidly emerging field of design aided by neural networks, one question seldom emerges: where does the data come from?

This colloquium, presented by MIDAS, AR2IL, Taubman College, and ESC, brings together experts in architecture, data science, and AI to discuss an equitable and inclusive approach to data harvesting for design.

All are welcome to attend the colloquium. No registration in advance is required.

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Conference / Symposium Wed, 01 Feb 2023 14:05:45 -0500 2023-02-09T09:00:00-05:00 2023-02-09T17:30:00-05:00 Art and Architecture Building Michigan Institute for Data Science Conference / Symposium Data Justice, AI, and Design Colloquium
The Egalitarian Metropolis Symposium: Towards an Inclusive Recovery for Detroit (March 7, 2023 11:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/104550 104550-21809589@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 11:30am
Location: Art and Architecture Building
Organized By: A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning

The Egalitarian Metropolis: Towards an Inclusive Recovery for Detroit

The Great Black Migration to Detroit occurred at the height of the city’s industrial dominance, and yet the result was a deeply divided metropolis where almost all the benefits of subsequent industrial restructuring flowed to white suburbanites and almost all the costs were borne by Black city residents. Today’s Detroit might be more challenged economically, yet paradoxically the chances for an inclusive recovery and a more egalitarian metropolis might be greater. Detroit and Detroit-like cities have the possibility of restructuring to deliver greater equity for their residents than other metros hampered by high housing costs and issues associated with infrastructure, transportation, and education, among other pressing concerns. But can Detroit overcome its racial and economic divisions to become a more egalitarian metropolis?

SESSION 1: FROM A DIVIDED TO AN INCLUSIVE METROPOLIS
Location: Taubman College of Architecture & Urban Planning
Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm, lunch included

SESSION 2: CONFRONTING THE PRODUCTION OF DECLINE
Location: University of Michigan Rackham Graduate School
Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm, reception to immediately follow

SESSION 3: FROM THE PRODUCTION OF DECLINE TO THE PRODUCTION OF EQUITY
Location: University of Michigan Detroit Center
Date: Thursday, March 16, 2023
Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm, lunch included

SESSION 4: TOWARDS A CULTURE OF INCLUSION
Location: ArcPrep - Michigan Research Studio
Date: Friday, March 17, 2023
Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm, lunch included

SESSION 5: CLOSING CONVERSATION
Location: Taubman College of Architecture & Urban Planning
Date: Saturday, March 18, 2023
Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm, reception to immediately follow

*all sessions will be live-streamed, registration will be required.

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Conference / Symposium Mon, 06 Feb 2023 16:11:44 -0500 2023-03-07T11:30:00-05:00 2023-03-07T13:30:00-05:00 Art and Architecture Building A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning Conference / Symposium 2023 Egalitarian Metropolis Symposium logo
The Egalitarian Metropolis Symposium: Towards an Inclusive Recovery for Detroit (March 18, 2023 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/104550 104550-21809594@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, March 18, 2023 2:00pm
Location: Art and Architecture Building
Organized By: A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning

The Egalitarian Metropolis: Towards an Inclusive Recovery for Detroit

The Great Black Migration to Detroit occurred at the height of the city’s industrial dominance, and yet the result was a deeply divided metropolis where almost all the benefits of subsequent industrial restructuring flowed to white suburbanites and almost all the costs were borne by Black city residents. Today’s Detroit might be more challenged economically, yet paradoxically the chances for an inclusive recovery and a more egalitarian metropolis might be greater. Detroit and Detroit-like cities have the possibility of restructuring to deliver greater equity for their residents than other metros hampered by high housing costs and issues associated with infrastructure, transportation, and education, among other pressing concerns. But can Detroit overcome its racial and economic divisions to become a more egalitarian metropolis?

SESSION 1: FROM A DIVIDED TO AN INCLUSIVE METROPOLIS
Location: Taubman College of Architecture & Urban Planning
Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm, lunch included

SESSION 2: CONFRONTING THE PRODUCTION OF DECLINE
Location: University of Michigan Rackham Graduate School
Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm, reception to immediately follow

SESSION 3: FROM THE PRODUCTION OF DECLINE TO THE PRODUCTION OF EQUITY
Location: University of Michigan Detroit Center
Date: Thursday, March 16, 2023
Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm, lunch included

SESSION 4: TOWARDS A CULTURE OF INCLUSION
Location: ArcPrep - Michigan Research Studio
Date: Friday, March 17, 2023
Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm, lunch included

SESSION 5: CLOSING CONVERSATION
Location: Taubman College of Architecture & Urban Planning
Date: Saturday, March 18, 2023
Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm, reception to immediately follow

*all sessions will be live-streamed, registration will be required.

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Conference / Symposium Mon, 06 Feb 2023 16:11:44 -0500 2023-03-18T14:00:00-04:00 2023-03-18T16:30:00-04:00 Art and Architecture Building A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning Conference / Symposium 2023 Egalitarian Metropolis Symposium logo
2023 Kelbaugh Lecture: Paola Viganò, "Laboratories of the Transition. Projects in Europe." (March 30, 2023 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/105326 105326-21811566@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 30, 2023 6:00pm
Location: Art and Architecture Building
Organized By: A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning

Cities and territories face social and environmental challenges (climate change, biodiversity crises, increasing urbanization of the planet). Urban and territorial design defines today an urgent and critical field. Through four episodes – “Prototypes of the transition”, “Utopia for our Time”, “Design a Horizontal Metropolis”, and “Towards an urbanism of the living soil” – the presentation will delve into some of the extraordinary challenges of the future of cities and territories. They embed a long-term designer’s reflection on how we shall live together.

Paola Viganò architect and urbanist is a Full Professor in Urban Theory and Urban Design at the EPFL (CH) (where she directs the Habitat Research Center and the Lab-U) and at IUAV Venice (IT). She received the Grand Prix de l’Urbanisme in 2013, the title of Doctor Honoris Causa by the UCLouvain in 2016 in the frame of “Utopia for our Time”, the Flemish Culture Award for Architecture in 2017, and the Golden medal to the career of Milano Triennale in 2018. Together with Bernardo Secchi, she founded Studio (1990-2014) working on numerous projects and visions in Europe. Since 2015, StudioPaolaViganò works on the ecological and social transition of cities, landscapes, and territories designing urban and territorial projects and realizing public spaces in Europe. In 2019, her work has been exhibited at the Shenzen Biennale, and in 2021 at the Venice Biennale. In 2022, she received the Schelling Prize for Architectural Theory.

The Douglas S. Kelbaugh Lecture is generously funded through an endowed fund given by Douglas Kelbaugh and Kathleen Nolan to support an annual public lecture on the topic of urban design.

Douglas Kelbaugh, FAIA, FCNU, professor emeritus of architecture and urban and regional planning and dean emeritus of Taubman College, died on February 18, 2023, at 78. Kelbaugh’s contributions to the field of sustainable architecture and urban planning, the Taubman College community, cities, and the education of students will continue to create a positive impact in the world for years to come, including through the annual Kelbaugh Lecture.

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 22 Feb 2023 15:33:21 -0500 2023-03-30T18:00:00-04:00 2023-03-30T19:30:00-04:00 Art and Architecture Building A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning Lecture / Discussion Kelbaugh Lecture: Paola Viganò
2024 DINKELOO LECTURE: JOHN RONAN (January 18, 2024 11:30am) https://events.umich.edu/event/115942 115942-21835870@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, January 18, 2024 11:30am
Location: Art and Architecture Building
Organized By: A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning

Out of the Ordinary will explore the work of UM grad John Ronan and the underlying themes of his firm’s typologically diverse output which seeks to lay bare meaningful relationships between essential building elements. In an era when technological boundaries have been largely eliminated, ushering in a period of “anything goes” architectural design, the talk attempts to answer the question, “What do architects leave society once the novelty of form has worn off?

John Ronan FAIA is Founding Principal of John Ronan Architects in Chicago where he serves as Lead Designer and is known for his abstract yet sensuous work which explores materiality and space with an attention to detail. John holds a Master of Architecture degree with distinction from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan. His work
has been exhibited internationally and been covered extensively by the international design press, including three publications on the firm’s work. John has lectured widely and his writings have appeared in books, architecture journals and Poetry magazine. His firm is recipient of numerous design awards, including three AIA National Architecture Awards. In 2017, John was recipient of the American Academy
of Arts and Letters Architecture Award. He is currently the John and Jeanne Rowe Endowed Chair Professor of Architecture at the Illinois Institute of Technology College of Architecture.

This memorial lecture was established to recognize John Dinkeloo’s extraordinary contributions to architecture and commemorate excellence in architectural design. This annual lecture celebrates those designers whose work combines design excellence with structural ingenuity.

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Lecture / Discussion Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:33:55 -0500 2024-01-18T11:30:00-05:00 2024-01-18T13:00:00-05:00 Art and Architecture Building A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning Lecture / Discussion Dinkeloo Lecture Header